Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux announce separation

Hollywood couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have announced their separation in a joint statement, E! Online reported.

"The separation was 'mutual and lovingly made' at the end of last year", E! Online quoted the couple.

The couple had been spending time apart recently, while Aniston stayed based in LA, Theroux spent more time in New York City after filming 'The Spy Who Dumped Me' in Budapest last summer.

Aniston turned 49 on Sunday, February 11, and Theroux was noticeably absent from the Malibu celebration.

A source close to the couple recently told People the two didn't mind their frequent separations. "Justin often spends a few days in NYC by himself," the source said.

Aniston and Theroux began dating in May of 2011 and became engaged in August 2012.

They married three years later, on August 5, 2015, at their home in Bel-Air.

In September 2017, Aniston opened up to actress and comedian Amy Sedaris about her relationship with Theorux, discussing topics ranging from decorating their LA home to their proposal.